microbiome

Honeybees, principal pollinators in agriculture and natural environments, have suffered from colony declines in recent years. The bees’ pollen-rich diet and the bacteria living in their gut are known contributors to their health, and understanding the functions of bees’ various…

Microorganisms can play big roles in geological processes. Previous studies have shown that microbes’ metabolic activities can alter their microenvironment and sometimes induce processes such as mineral precipitation and dissolution. However, many questions remain about how microbes interact with their…